Международно сътрудничество в борбата с военни престъпления и престъпления против човечеството
International Cooperation in Combating War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

The Obstacles Brfore the International Criminal Court

Author(s): Vasil Chambov
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, International Law, EU-Legislation
Published by: Пловдивски университет »Паисий Хилендарски«
Keywords: International Cooperation; International Law; the ICC; War Crimes; Crimes against Humanity; the Rome Statute; International Relations
Summary/Abstract: The International Criminal Court is undoubtedly the most significant achievement of international co-operation for the prosecution and punishment of the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The evaluation of its activities should be carried out in the light of an international environment filled with obstacles in which it operates. This paper reviews the balance of power between politics and international law on the international scene and the way it affects the efficiency of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. It analyzes the issues which the Court faces in fulfilling its duty to investigate and prosecute the most heinous international crimes. Several factors adversely affect the ICC’s effectiveness and call its future into question. In conclusion, this paper takes the stance that despite the difficulties it faces the existence of the International Criminal Court is invaluable for the development of international law.

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